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Nfa 1753 over Little Sulphur Creek

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Benton County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI W of Humphreys CO · Structure no. 03017530005

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1753 over Little Sulphur Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1753 over Little Sulphur Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1753
CrossesLittle Sulphur Creek
Location2.9 MI W of Humphreys CO
RouteCounty Highway 1753
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.187, -87.98508
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$89,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1753 over Little Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1753 over Little Sulphur Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1753 over Little Sulphur Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1753 over Little Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1753 over Little Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.